Is the 8th Pay Commission approved?

Yes, the formation of the 8th Pay Commission or the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has been approved by the Government.

There is a difference between the approval and implementation of the 8th CPC. Let's understand:

The 8th CPC approval means the Government has approved setting up the 8th Pay Commission. This approval came in January, but the Government is yet to put the 8th CPC to work.

Even Prime Minister Modi had posted about the approval on X, saying, the Cabinet's decision on the 8th Pay Commission will "improve quality of life and give a boost to consumption."

Currently, the Government is in the process of setting up the 8th CPC. This involves selecting candidates for the post of the chairperson, members, and clerical staff of the new pay panel.

Further, it also involves finalising the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the new pay commission, which will serve as a guide with essential tasks on which the 8th CPC will work. Once everything is put in place, the Government will formally notify the 8th Pay Commission in the central gazette, following which the 8th CPC will begin its work.

As part of its work, the 8th CPC will engage with various stakeholders, including representatives of employees and pensioners, and various Central Government departments and ministries. It will study their current salary structures, pay-related pain points and various demands.